Shrimp Okra Gumbo

Thickened with smothered okra instead of a roux makes this Shrimp and Okra Gumbo gluten-free and lower in fat and calories. The sweetness of the tomatoes and shrimp along with the Cajun trinity blends into a rich flavor that’s sure to please.

Author:Louisiana Woman

Prep Time:15 minutes

Cook Time:2 hours

Total Time:2 hours 15 minutes

Yield:12 cups

Category:Main Dish

Cuisine:Cajun

Ingredients

Smothered Okra

7-8 cups fresh or frozen okra, chopped

1 tablespoon oil

1 cup onion, chopped

1/2 cup green bell pepper, chopped

1/2 cup celery, chopped

3 pods garlic, pressed

1-14 1/2 ounce can diced tomatoes or 2 cups of fresh tomatoes, diced

1 1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Gumbo

smothered okra

2 pounds fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined

32 ounces chicken broth

3 cups water

dash of kitchen bouquet, optional

Instructions

To smother okra, pour oil into a large heavy pot and add okra. Cook on medium/low heat stirring occasionally careful not to burn okra. Cook until okra is no longer slimy which takes about an hour.